Electrical Engineer jobs in United States

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Basingstoke, England

£70-75,000 + package

Aylin White has been retained by a well-established and growing engineering consultancy that specialises in rail projects. Due to an increase in project wins and in line with a pre-existing growth plan, they are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with experience working within the rail industry to lead their growing electrical team.

THE COMPANY

• A well-established engineering consultancy working mostly within the rail space and expanding into other mission-critical sectors.
• The company currently has 5 offices in the UK and abroad and are currently going through an exciting expansion plan.
• The company is industry-recognised and is working on some of the largest railway frameworks taking place in the UK.

THE ROLE

• The Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams. This will involve reviewing and approving technical designs, making decisions on technology selection, and ensuring that technical standards are maintained.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead and manage the electrical design team within the company from a project delivery perspective. This involves mentoring staff and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the specified technical requirements.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer will ensure that the work produced by the electrical team meets high-quality standards. This includes reviewing technical documentation, designs, and other deliverables.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer will address technical challenges and issues that may arise during the course of a project, providing guidance and solutions to keep the project on track.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer will stay up to date with industry regulations and standards related to rail projects, ensuring that all technical aspects of projects comply with relevant regulations.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND

• Educated to degree level in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• The Principal Electrical Engineer ideally should be a Chartered Engineer with a recognised industry body such as the IET or CIBSE.
• Experience in hands-on design and have led small teams.
• Experience working within the rail industry, ideally within a CRE position.
• Familiarity with UK codes and practices.
• Demonstrable technical proficiency and innovative design skills.
• Skills in team leadership and the professional development of others.
• Good technical understanding of electrical building services within the rail sector.

This role would be ideal for an established Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer or an experienced, ambitious Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to make the step up into a lead role.

If this is you then please apply to this role or reach out to me at dan.cullingham@aylinwhite.com